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An opportunity to join a rapidly growing multidisciplinary, environmental consultancy as a lead Ornithologist, working closely with the management team to project manage a variety of ecological surveying projects with a particular focus on ornithology.

Boasting an already highly successful ecology team, operating across the UK with offices in North Wales and Scotland, our client has seen a vast increase in workload across renewable energy projects - and now requires the support of an experienced Ornithologist to work alongside the Ornithology Technical Director.

The Role:

Project manage EIA surveys and Habitat regulations appraisals.
Provide expert technical advice and promote best practice for EIA and conservation projects.
Complete reports for variety of ecological and ornithological surveys.
Engage on both major renewable projects and local conservation works.
Client facing; tendering, client meetings and manage contractor list.
Work closely with external clients and stakeholders, such as NatureScot, Natural England, Natural Resources Wales and the RSPB
Mentorship of junior staff.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in relevant environmental subject e.g. Ecology. Wildlife Conservation. Environmental Science.
Experience on UK-based Ecological and Ornithology surveys.
Expert report writing capabilities.
Full UK Driving License.
Authored Ornithological chapters (highly advantageous).
Project management experience for renewables or alternative energy.

Package / Benefits:

Private healthcare
Time off in lieu
Annual performance bonus
25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
Hybrid working and choice of office location (North Wales or Scotland)
Volunteer days for local conservation projects

If you would like to apply, please contact Damon Gormley on (phone number removed). Alternatively, apply through the suggested route on this page with an up-to-date CV